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Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (6 Bed Dorm Room)
3 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
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Other room types
Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed
11 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Dorm Female Only)
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Dorm Room)
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (4 Bed Waterfront Dorm)
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (8 Bed Dorm Room)
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
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Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
10 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Adults-only Cairns hostel in Cairns Central Business District with rooftop terrace

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Global Backpackers Cairns, you'll be centrally located in Cairns, steps from Cairns Esplanade and 6 minutes by foot from Cairns Marlin Marina. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Reef Fleet Terminal and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Cairns Central Shopping Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge at scheduled times.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Global Backpackers Cairns

67 The Esplanade, Cairns, QLD 4870

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Total number of rooms - 19
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Airport transport
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Parking onsite
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Vending machine

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Dutch

Room Amenities

Global Backpackers Cairns offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Fan
  • Local maps

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

Caters to adults only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10 PM

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff do not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AUD 15 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Global Backpackers Waterfront Hostel Cairns
  • Global Backpackers Waterfront Hostel
  • Global Backpackers Waterfront Cairns
  • Global Backpackers Waterfront
  • Global Backpackers Cairns Cairns
  • Global Backpackers Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Global Backpackers Cairns Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cairns

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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